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Exploring clay, drawing, painting, 3D construction and more, participants will complete an assortment of individual and group projects in each weeks theme, culminating in a showcase at the end of each camp, followed by the unveiling of an installation at our 11th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival in September.

Art 1 : June 18 - 22THE ART OF ANIMATION & CARTOONINGWhat would happen if everything in the real world suddenly became a cartoon? Use your imagination to draw, paint, sculpt, and design a whole cartoon community full of interesting characters, environments, and scenarios. Create storyboards for comic books and immerse yourself in the fun world of cartoons! $285 | $228 after discount

Art 2 : June 25 – June 29OCEAN ARTSAhoy mates! It’s shark week and so much more! Whales, jelly fish, mermaids and sunken ships galore. Create a sea of creatures armed with paint, clay, and recycled materials and before you know it, you won’t be in art camp anymore. You’ll be under the sea!$285 | $228 after discount

Art 3 : July 2 - 6(4 days)CARDBOARD CREATIONARYCardboard can be used to create just about anything… so what do you get when you mix art, cardboard and creativity? Recycling at its finest! Imagine the possibilities this week when we work with nothing but cardboard... what happens when you put it in clay? Or when you mix it in the blender to make paper? If you could make anything out of cardboard what would you make?$228 | $182.40 after discount

Art 4 : July 9 - 13ANIMAL ADVENTURES - Only 3 Spots Remaining!Art, animals and all things wild collide in this week of adventures. From the ocean floor, to the sky, the deserts to the mountains, campers will explore, recreate and invent creatures and habitats of the wild world. $285 | $228 after discount

Art 5 : July 16 - 20 MEET THE ARTISTCan you paint a French garden like Monet? Do you love the mixed up faces in Picasso’s works of art? Have you ever thought about how Andy Warhol made that same soup can over and over? This camp is for you! Explore every medium and create art inspired by artists new and old, the masters and the contemporary. Meet the greats and become the best artist you can be!$285 | $228 after discount

Art 6 : July 23 - 27ART INVENTORSIf you had access to an arsenal of art supplies, what would you create? Would you invent a homework robot or a new board game? Unleash your imagination and use paint, clay and recycled materials to build prototypes for the next biggest invention!$285 | $228 after discount

Art 7 : July 30 - Aug 3MIXED MEDIA MANIA - SORRY, this camp is FULL!Explore the world of sculpture! Campers will begin to gain an understanding of basic building techniques while learning how to be expressive using clay, cardboard, paper, plaster, wire and much more. Mix up you materials and use a little bit of everything to create a wide range of 2-D and 3-D artworks.$285 | $228 after discount

Art 8 : Aug 6 - 10STORYBOOKS & ILLUSTRATION - SORRY, this camp is FULL!This week of camp is devoted to the world of stories. Using tall tales and picture books, campers will discover what it takes to illustrate a book. Campers will learn from illustrators like Jon Klassen, Chris Van Allsburg and David Weisner to create a style that is all their own. What’s your story?$285 | $228 after discount

Art 9 : Aug 13 - 17URBAN ARTCan you artsify a city? Of course! Urban installation artists create just about anything from huge steel sculptures in parks, 40 foot long mosaics in subways and giant murals on sky high buildings. Using inspiration from city life, campers will paint, sculpt and erect an urban oasis from the pavement to the sky!$285 | $228 after discount

Art 10 : Aug 20 - 24MAGICAL ARTISTS - SORRY, This camp is FULLArmed with the power of magic, the possibilities are endless! Take a ride on a dragon and imagine you have magical powers. Build your own magic wand, compile a book of spells and mix potions, all within the walls of our magical school of art.$285 | $228 after discount

Art 11 : Aug 27 - 31UPCYCLEMANIA- SORRY, This camp is not running!What can you create using recycled materials and your imagination? ANYTHING! Discover the many uses of an orange juice carton, create something new and amazing with plastic bags, and imagine a world where recycling rules supreme!$285 | $228 after discount

Artists’ Exchange little art camps are designed to capture the imagination of younger campers. Each week’s theme will match our older art camps and projects will be adjusted to match cognitive ability and dexterity of the 5 - 7 year old age group. Campers will explore a wide variety of materials. The size of the scissors may shrink, but not the creative fun in these camps!

Little Art 1 : June 18 - 22THE ART OF ANIMATION & CARTOONING - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLWhat would happen if everything in the real world suddenly became a cartoon? Use your imagination to draw, paint, sculpt, and design a whole cartoon community full of interesting characters, environments, and scenarios. Create storyboards for comic books and immerse yourself in the fun world of cartoons! $285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 2 : June 25 – June 29OCEAN ARTS - Only 3 Spots Remaining!Ahoy mates! It’s shark week and so much more! Whales, jelly fish, mermaids and sunken ships galore. Create a sea of creatures armed with paint, clay, and recycled materials and before you know it, you won’t be in art camp anymore. You’ll be under the sea!$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 3 : July 2 - 6(4 days)CARDBOARD CREATIONARY - Only 2 Spots Remaining!Cardboard can be used to create just about anything… so what do you get when you mix art, cardboard and creativity? Recycling at its finest! Imagine the possibilities this week when we work with nothing but cardboard... what happens when you put it in clay? Or when you mix it in the blender to make paper? If you could make anything out of cardboard what would you make?$228 | $182.40 after discount

Little Art 4 : July 9 - 13ANIMAL ADVENTURES - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLArt, animals and all things wild collide in this week of adventures. From the ocean floor, to the sky, the deserts to the mountains, campers will explore, recreate and invent creatures and habitats of the wild world. $285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 5 : July 16 - 20 MEET THE ARTIST - Only 3 Spots Remaining!Can you paint a French garden like Monet? Do you love the mixed up faces in Picasso’s works of art? Have you ever thought about how Andy Warhol made that same soup can over and over? This camp is for you! Explore every medium and create art inspired by artists new and old, the masters and the contemporary. Meet the greats and become the best artist you can be!$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 6 : July 23 - 27ART INVENTORS - SORRY, This camp is FULLIf you had access to an arsenal of art supplies, what would you create? Would you invent a homework robot or a new board game? Unleash your imagination and use paint, clay and recycled materials to build prototypes for the next biggest invention!$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 7 : July 30 - Aug 3MIXED MEDIA MANIA - Only 4 Spots Remaining!Explore the world of sculpture! Campers will begin to gain an understanding of basic building techniques while learning how to be expressive using clay, cardboard, paper, plaster, wire and much more. Mix up you materials and use a little bit of everything to create a wide range of 2-D and 3-D artworks.$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 8 : Aug 6 - 10STORYBOOKS & ILLUSTRATION - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLThis week of camp is devoted to the world of stories. Using tall tales and picture books, campers will discover what it takes to illustrate a book. Campers will learn from illustrators like Jon Klassen, Chris Van Allsburg and David Weisner to create a style that is all their own. What’s your story?$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 9 : Aug 13 - 17URBAN ART - Only 2 Spots Remaining!Can you artsify a city? Of course! Urban installation artists create just about anything from huge steel sculptures in parks, 40 foot long mosaics in subways and giant murals on sky high buildings. Using inspiration from city life, campers will paint, sculpt and erect an urban oasis from the pavement to the sky!$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 10 : Aug 20 - 24MAGICAL ARTISTS - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLArmed with the power of magic, the possibilities are endless! Take a ride on a dragon and imagine you have magical powers. Build your own magic wand, compile a book of spells and mix potions, all within the walls of our magical school of art.$285 | $228 after discount

Little Art 11 : Aug 27 - 31UPCYCLEMANIA - Only 5 Spots Remaining!What can you create using recycled materials and your imagination? ANYTHING! Discover the many uses of an orange juice carton, create something new and amazing with plastic bags, and imagine a world where recycling rules supreme!$285 | $228 after discount

A variety of camps for children to immerse themselves in clay studio studies ranging from basic hand building, wheel throwing, and sculpting. Campers will learn a variety of skills designed to fit the camp they are in. Ceramic focus campers will learn the technical aspects of recycling, slab work, build a simple kiln from a metal trash can and firing pottery in it. All under the guidance of a professional potter and the fire department. Clay adventures offers a beginners taste of experimenting with clay. Sculpting camps have a slight focus on bringing 2-D drawings and images of characters into 3-D form.

Ceramics 1: June 18 - 22BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLBuild your skills with a week of camp devoted to the pottery wheel. Start by throwing the basic cylinder form and turning it into a functional bowl or vase. Add some character to the plates and cups you will create and use every day with interesting surface techniques and glazes. $285 | $228 after discountCeramics 2: June 25 - 29CLAY CREATURE CREATIONS - SORRY, This camp is FULL Explore various basic hand building and texturing techniques while creating different creatures from your imagination. Each project will be glazed or painted to make your creature really come to life. This class will cover pinch, coil and slab construction to create a variety of projects from functional work to small sculpture.$285 | $228 after discountCeramics 3: July 2 - 6 (4 days) GARDEN ART- SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLWhimsical bird baths, mosaic stepping stones, clay flowers that bloom all summer, or maybe a door to the fairy world? This week of camp focuses on building all things that beautify the great outdoors. Campers will learn basic hand building techniques to coil, pinch and sculpt, making this camp perfect for both the beginner looking to learn about clay, as well as the more advanced and imaginative ceramicist!$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 4: July 9 - 13CLAY PAINTING - Only 2 Spots Remaining!Learn to transform 2D paintings into three-dimensional ceramic sculptures! Create works inspired by great master artists like Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Piet Mondrian and reimagine it all in the world of clay! This camp will teach basic clay hand building techniques such as pinch pots, slab and coil construction and use underglaze, glaze and paint to explore the world of painting through the eyes of a sculptor!$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 5: July 16 - 20THROWN AND ALTERED - Only 4 Spots Remaining!With a basic knowledge of the pottery wheel, campers can take their pots further! Slice them, add to them and build new forms to explore both wheel throwing and hand building at the same time. Build functional pieces as well as sculptural forms and use your imagination to create new and interesting ceramic work. *This is an intermediate level ceramics camp. Prior experience on the pottery wheel is required$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 6: July 23 - 27SCULPT-O-RAMA - SORRY, this camp is FULLThe sky is the limit in this clay based sculpture camp! How tall can you really build a coil pot? Can you make a dragon? Does a sculpture have to stand on the ground? What if it hangs from the wall or ceiling? Campers will learn about modern and traditional sculptures and design their very own three dimensional masterpieces.$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 7:July 30 - August 10RAKU CERAMICS - Only 3 Spots Remaining!In this extended two week camp, campers will learn techniques from prehistoric clay working methods to the modern work of artistic ceramics, and everything in between. The first week is devoted to developing handbuilding skills, as well as learning technical aspects of clay, including where it comes from and how it’s used, recycled and turned into a finished piece. During the second week, campers will explore different glazing and firing processes including the building, loading and firing of a traditional Japanese Raku kiln. Precautions are taken so that campers can have a safe and blazingly amazing time!$570 | $456 after discountCeramics 8: August 13 – 17MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY - Only 4 Spots Remaining!So you have made a cup, but how about a whole tea set? In this camp, students will create a tea set fitting of the Mad Hatter himself. Here is your chance to make your pots as fun a whimsical as you possibly can. *This is an intermediate level ceramics camp. Prior experience on the pottery wheel is required.$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 9: August 20 – 24WHEEL THROWING BASICS - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLBuild your skills with a week of camp devoted to the pottery wheel. Start by throwing the basic cylinder form and turning it into a functional bowl or vase. Add some character to the plates and cups you will create and can use every day with interesting surface techniques and glazes.$285 | $228 after discount

Ceramics 10: August 27 – 31 LEARN TO THROW- Only 1 Spot Remaining!Build your skills with a week of camp devoted to the pottery wheel. Start by throwing the basic cylinder form and turning it into a functional bowl or vase. Add some character to the plates and cups you will create and can use every day with interesting surface techniques and glazes.$285 | $228 after discount

Jump into this fascinating animation technique. If you have ever wondered how movie greats such as The Fantastic Mr. Fox or The Nightmare Before Christmas have been made, this is the camp for you! Campers will make their own short movies using drawings, cut out creations, and some Claymation.

Stop Motion 1 : June 25 - 29STOP MOTION ANIMATION - SORRY, This camp is FULLEver dreamed of making your own movie? Try it out in this week of camp devoted to the art of stop motion animation. Create your own characters and move them inch by inch, photographing them every step of the way, then turn those still photos into a fluid motion film. Campers will explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums as they learn the entire stop motion process from start to finish. Love stop motion? Take another week. Each camp is different from the previous one, bringing with it the opportunity for new characters and storylines for your stop-motion masterpieces!$285 | $228 after discountStop Motion 2 : July 23 - 27STOP MOTION ANIMATION - SORRY, This camp is FULLEver dreamed of making your own movie? Try it out in this week of camp devoted to the art of stop motion animation. Create your own characters and move them inch by inch, photographing them every step of the way, then turn those still photos into a fluid motion film. Campers will explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums as they learn the entire stop motion process from start to finish. Love stop motion? Take another week. Each camp is different from the previous one, bringing with it the opportunity for new characters and storylines for your stop-motion masterpieces!$285 | $228 after discount

Stop Motion 3 : August 13 - 17STOP MOTION ANIMATION - SORRY, this camp is FULLEver dreamed of making your own movie? Try it out in this week of camp devoted to the art of stop motion animation. Create your own characters and move them inch by inch, photographing them every step of the way, then turn those still photos into a fluid motion film. Campers will explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums as they learn the entire stop motion process from start to finish. Love stop motion? Take another week. Each camp is different from the previous one, bringing with it the opportunity for new characters and storylines for your stop-motion masterpieces!$285 | $228 after discount

From story and character to staging and set design, participants will explore all aspects of developing a full–scale theatrical production by immersing themselves in each role through fun yet intensive workshops, culminating in a performance for friends and family.

Theater 1: June 18 - 22 TINY TOTS THEATERHave a little one at home who loves to put on their own shows? Introduce them to theatre performance in Tiny Tots Theater camp! Learn the basics of theater, play and dance along with the music, and we will take what we learn, using our beginner reading skills, to bring our favorite storybook characters to life! (AGES 5 - 7)$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 2: June 25 - 29JUST IMPROVISELearn the ancient art of clowning around. In this silly week of camp, we pull out all the stops to put on a comedy show- with all the cues provided by the audience. We still use props and costumes, but we make the show up on the spot.$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 3: July 23 - 27 - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULL!IMPROV EXTRAVAGANZAJump in, be big and bold, laugh, and learn the basics of acting through the wild, wonderful world of improvisation! Learn to think quickly on your feet and act from the top of your head in this fun, silly, and engaging camp. Students gain confidence in public speaking, expressing themselves using their body and voice and facing fears of stage fright and performance anxiety. Class culminates in an original improv show for family and friends written, created, hosted, and performed by the campers.$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 4: July 30 - August 3 PUPPETRYDo you love art and theater? This camp is for you! Create your own puppets, develop the characters, and build a show starring your creation, interacting with human actors! This week will culminate in a full “puppet show” in which campers will learn and apply beginner-level acting techniques.$285 | $228 after discountTheater 5: August 6 - 10FROM PAGE TO STAGE - Only 5 Spots remaining!Have you ever wished you could be one of the characters from your favorite book? Create the experience by crafting and performing live action versions of childhood’s most exciting stories! Campers take classic and contemporary tales, collaborate, practice their skills, and perform for a live audience!$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 6: August 13 - 17 MINI SHAKESPEARE - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS NOT RUNNINGTake a week to learn about one of the world’s greatest playwrights! Exposing kids to the language and form of Shakespeare’s poetry and plays. How to make sense of the language. Presenting either an abridged Shakespeare or Shakespeare converted into modern language.$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 7: August 20 - 24FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - SORRY, THIS CAMP IS FULLTravel into the woods and through the magical, mysterious lands of your wildest imagination! Campers will create, write, and perform their own interactive fairy tale, using inspiration from childhood favorites like the Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. Wizards, heroes, villains, adventurous princesses, mystical beasts… Dive into the magic to invent your cast of characters and the paths they take on their unique and epic journeys. Camp culminates in a performance for family and friends.$285 | $228 after discount

Theater 8: August 27 - 31TINY TOTS THEATERHave a little one at home who loves to put on their own shows? Introduce them to theatre performance in Tiny Tots Theater camp! Learn the basics of theater, play and dance along with the music, and we will take what we learn, using our beginner reading skills, to bring our favorite storybook characters to life! (AGES 5 - 7)$285 | $228 after discount

Acoustic Workshop 1: July 2 - 3TWO DAYS UNPLUGGEDUnplug for a few days this summer. Bring your acoustic instruments to jam on songs by your favorite rock artists while learning new techniques for songwriting and improvisation. Acoustic instruments only (that includes singers!)Electric Bass and Keyboards are permitted. These two-day workshops are designed for young musicians to hone their skills while learning from playing with peers.$115 | $92 after discount

Acoustic Workshop 2: July 5 - 6TWO DAYS UNPLUGGEDUnplug for a few days this summer. Bring your acoustic instruments to jam on songs by your favorite rock artists while learning new techniques for songwriting and improvisation. Acoustic instruments only (that includes singers!)Electric Bass and Keyboards are permitted. These two-day workshops are designed for young musicians to hone their skills while learning from playing with peers.$115 | $92 after discount

Rock 'N' Roll Camp: July 9 - 20TWO WEEKS OF ROCK - Only 4 Spots Remaining!This camp offers a true Rock & Roll experience: Study some of the many icons that brought the music to the masses and get your hands dirty shredding guitars, pounding basses, hitting the skins, screaming anthems and even trying your hand at writing original music. Instruments and experience welcome but not required. The last few days are dedicated to refining the arrangements and adding the performance element. While on stage with your band, learn how to interact with each other as well as with the audience. Students will perform live for friends and family in an all-ages afternoon concert on the final day of camp. Some highlights of this camp include but are not limited to:

Participation in interactive instrument and style workshops

Playing in a Band

Performing Live

Learning about Songwriting

Option to purchase a DVD featuring your rockin’ experience, music videos and the final performance

Extended Care is a place where after camp care takes a fun and educational approach. Artists’ Exchange Summer Camp Extended Care program will model the camps theme with fun and enriching projects and activities. With strong influence of art, we will incorporate science, writing and math. We will encourage children to open their minds and engage in new opportunities to learn and meet someone new. Children will come into extended care and start with a smooth relaxing transition then spend their time exploring exciting activities such as wacky science experiments, creative writing and additional activities related to that week of camp. Campers will end their session with a calm and relaxing closure to a very engaging day at camp.

8-9 AM - $8 PER HOUR/$40 PER WEEK3-4 PM - $8 PER HOUR/$40 PER WEEK

4-5 PM - $8 PER HOUR/$40 PER WEEK

DROP-IN RATE - $10 per hour (day of, cash only)Extended care is a great option for the busy parent who needs to needs to work around their work schedule. Campers in extended care have a variety of activities to choose from including crafts, drawing, painting, games, puzzles, reading and big screen movie viewing.

Extended care is offered in advance for $8 per hour, $40 per time block per week ($32 for the holiday week). The drop in rate is $10 per hour, cash only. Please contact Artists' Exchange if you need to customize an extended care schedule.

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SEND YOUR KIDS TO CAMP FOR CRACKERS!Earn a discount on summer camp tuition with a quick trip to the grocery store! Donate 5 DIFFERENT items and receive 20% off one week camp tuition.Donations will help to defray the costs of our annual winter fundraiser.